The Role of Hospice...
The hospice philosophy encourages a focus on life and living. The goal of hospice care is to help the client live the fullest life possible, while also helping all whose involved to come to terms with the illness. We offer information, companionship and emotional support. We also provide caregivers a "breather" to have some time for themselves.
The Hospice Society celebrates it's 15th anniversary this year. Hospice care was provided by volunteers for many years prior, but 1994 was the year the RHS became a registered, charitable hospice society.
We provide our services to those who are living at home (their own or living with family or friends), or living in a supportive residence such as Moberly Manor.
There is a designated residential palliative bed at Queen Victoria Hospital with a family room next to it which provides an option to the client/family to be cared for near journey's end if the care cannot be managed at home.
"Spiritual Care lies at the heart of hospice. It says we are here. We will be with you in your living and your dying. We will give you the freedom to find your own meaning in your life - your way. We will comfort you and those you love - not always with words, often with a touch or a glance. We will bring you hope - not for tomorrow but for this day. We will not leave you. We will watch with you.
We will be there."
Dr. Dorothy Ley ***(click for more information)